St Columbans Lawyers

Thomas E. (Tom) Whitmore was educated at Creighton University in Omaha. He began his career in 1969 as an associate at a prominent Omaha business law firm. In 1970, he accepted an opportunity to enter corporate practice, first with Fairmont Foods Company, then a New York Stock Exchange listed Company and later with the Foods Division of The Coca Cola Company. He resumed private law practice when he joined McGrath, North, O’Malley & Kratz, the law firm that represented ConAgra, Inc. and Valmont Industries, Inc. as well as a number of prominent Omaha business interests. In 1979, he left that...

Our lawyers offer bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy solutions to debt and cash flow problems for small and large businesses, individuals and families.

Attorney Christopher P. Welsh has worked on both sides of the law as a defense attorney representing insurance companies and a personal injury lawyer for private practices. His only focus now is to help personal injury clients get the financial compensation and peace of mind they deserve. He understands the opposition we face and knows how to win a lawsuit against major corporations and insurance agencies.

My law practice is devoted to handling complex commercial real estate matters throughout the United States. I represent both national lending institutions and borrowers in negotiating, documenting and closing mortgage loan and mezzanine loan transactions. I am experienced in representing clients in connection with distressed commercial real estate loans including negotiating forbearance agreements, workouts, restructurings, property acquisitions and dispositions. I also actively represent clients in commercial real estate acquisition, development, leasing, disposition, sale-leaseback and tenant in common transactions.

Protecting your family and business.

Robert L. Kardell (Bob) is an attorney whose practice focuses on proactive cyber incident planning and legal requirements as well as cyber-breach incident response. The practice area also includes legal and technology-based risk management solutions, technology and cyber-defense policy and protections, intrusion remediation, and fraud prevention and investigation. Bob has more than 22 years of experience working for the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a Special Agent. In his career, Bob has also worked on cyber-crime investigations as well as public corruption, white collar, and financial criminal and civil investigations. Bob has been both a certified computer forensics examiner and...

Stephanie Costello is a stalwart defender of Veterans’ rights. A strong believer that kindness and practicing law go hand-in-hand, Stephanie provides Veterans with the legal firepower they need to get the VA disability compensation to which they’re entitled. An outstanding orator who’s known for commanding the courtroom, Stephanie brings compassion and justice back into the lives of Veterans who have been wrongfully denied disability benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

As one of Nebraska’s top criminal defense attorneys, Mr. Timothy L. Ashford was invited by the Nebraska State Bar Association as a criminal defense attorney to speak on a panel in which 580 Nebraska Attorneys were in attendance. Only a few criminal defense attorneys have been invited by the Nebraska State Bar Association to speak on a panel in front of 580 attorneys so it was an honor for Mr. Ashford to receive the invitation and to speak. As a former prosecutor and now a defense attorney, Attorney Ashford has used his experience and knowledge of the law to...

Stephen was born and raised in Nebraska. He obtained his law degree in 2000. Stephen specializes in divorce and child custody cases.

Borchers is the great granddaughter of Arthur Smith Churchill, a veteran of the Civil War who was Nebraska Attorney General in the 1890s. Other family members have been noted community leaders, such as her great grandfather, Ernst Stuht, an Omaha pioneer and member of the Omaha City Council in the 1890s, her father, William C. Stuht and grandfather, Clinton Briggs Stuht, both of whom worked in Omaha real estate.
So, after earning a bachelor’s degree from Midland Lutheran College and her law degree from the Creighton University School of Law, it was to be expected that her role in the community...

Bryan Hill focuses on the legal and regulatory challenges facing investment advisers, broker-dealers and investment professionals (i.e., investment adviser representatives and registered representatives). Bryan assists investment advisers, broker-dealers and their representatives with a variety of legal issues related to (i) recruiting, contracting with and onboarding new representatives, (ii) developing supervisory agreements, (iii) establishing marketing and/or solictor arrangements, (iv) creating, reviewing and updating investment advisory client and sub-advisory agreements, (v) conducting internal investigations of customer complaints, (vi) preparing responses to regulatory inquiries and investigations, and (vii) terminating the affiliation between representatives and their firms. *Bryan Hill is admitted for the practice of...

Amanda Barron provides clients with informed legal counsel on the best ways to structure business transactions and arrange personal finances, allowing them to meet desired tax objectives and long-term estate planning goals. She utilizes the full spectrum of options to create unique solutions that satisfy immediate needs while reducing taxes and protecting wealth for future generations. Amanda represents individuals and businesses in a variety of industries, including health care, retail, wholesale, real estate, construction, professional services, transportation, financial services, and energy. She brings a thorough understanding of the complexities involved with the ownership, transfer, and taxation of assets associated with closely...

Jeff Leuschen is licensed to practice law in Nebraska and provides representation throughout eastern Nebraska. His practice is focused in the areas of criminal defense, family law, juvenile law, and civil litigation. He understands that whether you are charged with a crime, going through a divorce or custody action, or had someone breach a contract, that it is on the forefront of your mind. Whatever the issue may be it can be both mentally and emotionally taxing. Jeff will listen to your story and as your advocate strive to get the best outcome possible.

John Stevens Berry, Sr. has appeared in court in 24 states and two foreign countries. Following his military service, he was briefly associated with the Henry B. Rothblatt Offices in New York in 1970 and 1971, where he tried a number of high-profile cases. He returned to Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1971 and has continued to have a regional criminal trial practice. In 1986, he was Civilian Defense Counsel in the biggest drug bust in the history of Japan. He has conducted seminars for practicing lawyers in Kansas City, Missouri, and Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska, and has been invited to the...

Whether his clients are charged with a crime or injured in an accident, Sean Conway works tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcome for those he represents. He cares deeply about his clients and about justice – a great combination for someone who excels in both criminal defense and personal injury law. Sean’s beginnings as a public defender helped shape him into the lawyer he is today. His years of experience and knowledge of the ins and outs of the law has helped lessen or eliminate the charges for many of his clients charged with major felonies, drug trafficking and conspiracy...

Mr. Rensch started trying lawsuits out of law school for two years as a Deputy Douglas County Public Defender. For the next five years with Hansen and Engles, Mr. Rensch tried cases for Insurance carriers and individuals regarding personal injuries, medical malpractice and bussiness losses. To the present, Mr. Rensch has represented exclusively persons and companies making claims for injuries and damages caused by the negligence of automobile drivers, doctors, lawyers, developers, cities, counties and states. Mr. Rensch has specialized lately in representing franchisors against irresponsible franchise lawyers. Mr. Rensch enjoys driving his Harley and therefore...

Mr. Mullin has been a mediator of complex civil disputes for 20 years, and has been a full-time mediator for over a decade. Mr. Mullin has completed over 3,600 mediations across the country, and typically mediates more than 300 disputes per year. He has been honored with inductions into the International Academy of Mediators, the American College of Civil Trial Mediators, and the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. More information and his calendar of availability can be found at www.kutakrock.com/mediation/mullin.

John R. Klein, MD, JD is an AV-Rated attorney with 17 years experience -- Providing medical-legal expertise with an emphasis on serious injury cases, physician and hospital concerns, and business matters. - Cases involving serious injuries, including consultation and co-representation with other attorneys of record. - Hospital and Physician Concerns: EMTALA, HIPAA, health authority inquiries, licensing requirements, and similar regulatory matters. - Medical-Legal Questions of Patients and Their Families: Advice regarding the legal aspects of major health care questions and problems, including health care powers of attorney, relations with insurance companies, and related matters. - Living wills and health care powers of...